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2 days ago
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- Observer
Kulkarni named as deputy head coach of Oman Cricket
Muscat: Oman Cricket (OC) appointed Sulakshan Kulkarni as the Deputy Head Coach of the Oman Men's Cricket Team. A seasoned cricketing mind and former first-class cricketer, Kulkarni brings with him over two decades of elite coaching experience and a deep understanding of the game, having contributed significantly to Indian domestic cricket and International assignments. A former Mumbai stalwart, Kulkarni played first-class cricket from 1985 to 2002, sharing the dressing room with legends such as Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar. He also boasts an illustrious record with seven Ranji Trophy and Irani Cup titles with Mumbai, as a player and coach then. He was also named among the probable squad in India's 1987 World Cup squad. His coaching portfolio spans across top Indian domestic teams including Mumbai, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. Under his guidance, Mumbai lifted both the Ranji Trophy and the Deodhar Trophy, while West Zone emerged victorious under his strategic leadership. Sulakshan, a gritty batter and a elite coach, has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of numerous international stars such as Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Suryakumar Yadav, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Avishkar Salvi. In 2018, he also served as the Batting Consultant for Nepal, during the ICC World Cup Qualifiers Division II, where Nepal secured ODI status for the first time in its history. With over 20 years of coaching experience for National, International and IPL teams, Sulakshan Kulkarni's appointment underscores Oman Cricket's commitment to building a strong and competitive team structure with solid backroom staff led by Duleep Mendis ahead of key international fixtures such as the ICC EAP Asia Qualifier Final and the on-going cycle of the ICC CWC League 2, both of which are a step to the T20 World Cup 2026 and Cricket World Cup 2027 respectively. Oman Cricket extends a warm welcome to Kulkarni and looks forward to his valuable contribution in elevating the performance and development of our national cricket team.
Muscat Daily
3 days ago
- Sport
- Muscat Daily
Sulakshan Kulkarni appointed deputy head coach of Oman men's cricket team
Muscat – Oman Cricket is pleased to announce the appointment of Sulakshan Kulkarni as the deputy head coach of the Oman men's cricket team. A seasoned cricketing mind and former first-class cricketer, Kulkarni brings with him over two decades of elite coaching experience and a deep understanding of the game, having contributed significantly to Indian domestic cricket and international assignments. A former Mumbai stalwart, Kulkarni played first-class cricket from 1985 to 2002, sharing the dressing room with legends such as Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar. He also boasts an illustrious record with seven Ranji Trophy and Irani Cup titles with Mumbai, as a player and coach then. He was also named among the probable squad in India's 1987 World Cup squad. His coaching portfolio spans across top Indian domestic teams, including Mumbai, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. Under his guidance, Mumbai lifted both the Ranji Trophy and the Deodhar Trophy, while West Zone emerged victorious under his strategic leadership. Kulkarni, a gritty batter and an elite coach, has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of numerous international stars such as Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Suryakumar Yadav, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Avishkar Salvi. In 2018, he also served as the Batting Consultant for Nepal, during the ICC World Cup Qualifiers Division II, where Nepal secured ODI status for the first time in its history. With over 20 years of coaching experience for National, International and IPL teams, Kulkarni's appointment underscores Oman Cricket's commitment to building a strong and competitive team structure with solid backroom staff led by Duleep Mendis ahead of key international fixtures such as the ICC EAP Asia Qualifier Final and the on-going cycle of the ICC CWC League 2, both of which are a step to the T20 World Cup 2026 and Cricket World Cup 2027 respectively. Oman Cricket extends a warm welcome to Kulkarni and looks forward to his valuable contribution in elevating the performance and development of our national cricket team.
News18
12-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Ayush Mhatre Scores 102 For India U-19 In First Youth Test Against England
17-year-old Mhatre, who is the captain of the India U-19 team, crossed the 100-run mark by hitting Archie Vaughan for a six on the first ball of the 36th over. 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre is leading the India U-19 cricket team in the first youth Test against England. On Day 1 of the match taking place at the Kent County Cricket Ground in Beckenham, Mhatre opened the innings and scored 102 runs from 115 balls. During his stay at the crease, the right-handed batter from Mumbai hammered 14 fours and two sixes. He completed his maiden century in youth Tests by hitting Archie Vaughan for a four on the first ball of the 36th over of India's first innings. The clip of Mhatre hitting Archie, who is the son of former England Test captain Michael Vaughan, is now going viral on the internet. Ayush Mhatre brought up his Century with a Boundary. Had a rough limited over series but Got his 100 in the first innings itself.💛 — ` (@4everCSK) July 12, 2025 During his stay at the crease on Saturday (July 12), Mhatre added 17 runs for the first wicket with Vaibhav Suryavanshi (14 runs from 13 balls) and 173 runs for the second wicket with Vihaan Malhotra (67 runs from 99 balls). He was sent back to the pavilion by Archie on the first ball of the 38th over. Before scoring a century in the youth Test, Mhatre played four youth ODIs as well against the English team but could only manage to score 27 runs in four matches. Mhatre, who made his first-class debut for Mumbai in the 2024 Irani Cup final at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, made headlines for his super show with the bat in the IPL 2025. He was signed as an injury replacement for Ruturaj Gaikwad by the Chennai-based franchise, and he made his debut in the world's richest franchise cricket league against the Mumbai Indians on April 20, 2025. In the match played at Wankhede Stadium, Mhatre, after coming out to bat at No. 3, scored 32 runs from 15 balls with the help of four fours and two sixes. His best batting performance in the IPL 2025 was in the CSK-RCB match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on May 3, 2025. In the 52nd league match, Mhatre opened the innings for the MS Dhoni-led side and scored 94 runs from 48 balls (9 fours, 5 sixes). But his effort went in vain as Men in Yellow failed to chase down the target of 214 runs and lost the match by two runs. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
02-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
RCB bowling coach Omkar Salvi to continue as Mumbai's head coach
Omkar Salvi, who guided Mumbai to multiple domestic titles in a short span, will continue as the head coach of the senior team, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced on Wednesday. The decision marks a vote of confidence in Salvi's calm leadership and quiet efficiency that has reinvigorated Mumbai ahead of the 2023–24 season, Salvi made an immediate impact. In his very first year, Mumbai lifted their 42nd Ranji Trophy title. The following season, the team made it to the semifinals and went on to win the Irani Cup after 27 long years, along with the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy — a reward for their consistency across formats. Salvi, who also serves as the bowling coach of IPL 2024 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has earned a reputation for bringing the best out of his outstanding leadership and coaching over the past two seasons have played a vital role in the team's strong performances. His ability to bring out the best in players has been exceptional,' MCA president Ajinkya Naik said. While the core of Mumbai's cricketing structure remains steady, there was one notable change to the selection panel. Former cricketer Deepak Jadhav has replaced Kiran Powar as a selector for the senior men's and U-23 teams. Powar, who has contributed significantly in recent years, will now take over as head coach of the U-23 side — a crucial phase in nurturing Mumbai's next Patil continues as chairman of the selection committee, which now comprises Ravi Thaker, Jitendra Thackeray, Vikrant Yelligati, and Jadhav.'The selected individuals bring knowledge, experience, and a deep understanding of the game that will help Mumbai cricket continue its legacy of excellence,' MCA secretary Abhay Hadap Mumbai cricket, the continuity in leadership and coaching is more than just a technical decision — it's a commitment to the values and ethos that have defined one of India's most storied cricketing teams.- Ends
Indian Express
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
WATCH: Shreyas Iyer gets ‘clean bowled' by his mother while playing cricket in living room
With experts advocating for Shreyas Iyer's inclusion in India's ongoing Test series against England, the batter was seen having a relaxing time with his family in their home, playing cricket with his mother. In a video shared by Punjab Kings, Iyer's IPL franchise, the PBKS captain was facing deliveries from his mother in the living room with one delivery even breaching his defence. 'Only time SARPANCH won't mind getting bowled!,' Punjab Kings posted on X, sharing the video. His mother gleefully celebrated as she shouted 'out' with the video ending soon after. Shreyas and his parents share a pretty comfortable bond with his parents taking pride in narrating the pranks their children play on them to visitors. When The Indian Express visited their home once, the father spoke of how Shreyas was in the habit of fooling them on phone. He once faked an English accent to check if his father was traveling to the UK to watch his son play a county game. When his mother is in the kitchen, Shreyas's 'what's cooking' inquiry is unique: 'Aaj kya bigaad rahi ho (what meal are you spoiling today)'. But still Shreyas might be the only Indian cricketer who still gets dropped to the airport by both his parents. Only time SARPANCH won't mind getting bowled! 😂♥️ — Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) June 30, 2025 Meanwhile, there were questions raised over Iyer's exclusion from India's extensive 18-member squad announced in May, and the situation sparked more questions about the 30-year-old's red-ball future at the international level. Iyer was in blistering form in the IPL, leading Punjab Kings to a runners-up finish with his best season with the bat, scoring 604 runs at a 50-plus average and a staggering 175.07 strike rate with 39 sixes. Iyer also had a productive Ranji Trophy season besides leading Mumbai to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy win in December 2024. In nine First Class matches, including an Irani Cup triumph, Iyer aggregated 699 runs with two centuries and three fifties. However, that would not be enough to make a comeback to the Test squad for Iyer, who last represented India during the 2024 home series against England. Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar had reasoned that there was no room currently for Iyer in the scheme of things despite his solid form at the domestic level. 'Yes, Shreyas Iyer has played well in domestic cricket, but at the moment, there is no room for him on the Test Team,' he said while speaking to reporters in Mumbai when announcing the Test squad in late May.
